MCS I
100 Attorney Street
Grades K-5
Founded in 2005
(212) 533-2743
MCS II
220 Henry Street
Grades 3-7
Founded in 2012
(212) 964-3792
Beginning your journey: Elementary School K-4
At Manhattan Charter Schools, we spark a love of learning in every student from day one. Our classrooms are vibrant, challenging, and joyful! We have engaging lessons paired with encouragement and celebration. Rooted in our core values of curiosity, opportunity, and courage, we nurture both the minds and the character of our students. Our goal is simple: for every child to feel excited, supported, and inspired to come to school each day.
From learners to leaders: Middle School 5-8
At Manhattan Charter Schools, our middle school students build the skills they need for success in high school and beyond! We encourage our students to discover who they are as thinkers, leaders, and global citizens. They learn to think critically, express themselves with confidence, and engage respectfully with new ideas, people, and perspectives. Our goal is to prepare students not just for the next academic step, but to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world.
How MCS Empowers All Students
MCS provides students a rigorous curriculum of core subjects to help ensure high levels of academic achievement. We are committed to offering a well-rounded education designed to help students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
MCS students are from a variety of backgrounds. The majority live in the neighborhood and qualify for free or reduced price lunch. Our schools pride themselves on delivering challenging, standards-driven instruction and fostering a culture of high expectations. Through its work, MCS is demonstrating that all children, regardless of race or economic status, can succeed when given equal access to quality education.
A Message to Our Community
Manhattan Charter School is proud to announce our Middle School Expansion which began during the 2024-2025 school year. MCS operates two schools on New York City’s Lower East Side. Starting in 2025-2026, MCS I will serve Kindergarten-5th grade and MCS II will serve 3rd grade-7th grade.
Our two public elementary and middle schools educate children in Kindergarten through 7th grade. We believe in the importance of an intimate school culture and learning environment, so there are never more than 25 students in an MCS class.
General email: info@manhattancharterschool.org
Employment inquiries: hr@manhattancharterschool.org
Office hours for parent drop-in: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
